Today is Teacher's day in China. President Xi Jinping met with students and teachers at Beijing Normal University on Tuesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with teachers and students at Beijing Normal University in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 9, 2014. Xi made an inspection tour to Beijing Normal University Tuesday, the eve of Teachers' Day in China. [Xinhua]?

Xi said the nation's prosperity requires teachers to have strong ethics and teaching skills. He promised education would be a priority, with increased government input and more reforms.

Xi said the income of teachers, especially those in rural and less developed regions, is not enough. He urged governments at all levels to grant better welfare and respect to teachers.